Mark L. Dabling

Patrolman Dabling was shot and killed while making a traffic stop. Unbeknownst to him, the violator was an escaped prisoner from Florida. The man exited the vehicle through the passenger side door and opened fire on Patrolman Dabling with a .44 caliber sawed-off rifle.

The suspect fled the scene but was later arrested on I-25 south of the city.

Bio

Age30

TourNot available

BadgeNot available

Incident Details

CauseGunfire

WeaponRifle; .44 caliber

OffenderApprehended

Most Recent Reflection

We watched Patrolman Mark L. Dabling's story on Lt. Joe Kenda tonight. We thank Patrolman Dabling for his service to all. He is truly a Hero and will remain in our thoughts and prayers. There is no better man than he that lays down his life for a the life of a stranger...RIP.